Winford
Parish in North Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.369, -2.672 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 53 63 |
| Population: | 1,165 |
Winford is a small, predominantly rural village and civil parish in North Somerset, England, lying to the south‑east of Bristol on the fringe of the Mendip countryside. The settlement sits among rolling farmland and lanes, with easy access to open hills and country walks in the nearby Mendip Hills, making it a quiet base for both farming and people who commute into the city.
Locally the village retains a tight‑knit community feel, with village events, a pub and village hall forming social hubs, and a mixture of historic cottages and more modern homes. Economically it remains anchored by agriculture and small businesses, while its historic roots and rural setting make it popular with walkers and families seeking a quieter pace of life within striking distance of urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Winford
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 6.9 miles
- Cardiff 23.7 miles
- Newport 19.5 miles
- Bath 13.2 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 11.8 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 9.9 miles
- Cwmbran Central 24.6 miles
- Cwmbrân 24.8 miles
- Bridgwater 21.8 miles
- Trowbridge 20.4 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 16.8 miles
- Chippenham 24.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Winford Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Nempnett Thrubwell Parish 1.3 miles
- Butcombe Parish 1.5 miles
- Felton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Chew Stoke Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Downside Built-up area 2 miles
- Redhill Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Chew Magna Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Chew Valley Ward 2.5 miles
- Dundry Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Barrow Gurney Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Ubley Built-up area 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Winford
BS40 9YD, BS40 9UF, BS40 8AZ, BS40 8HB, BS40 9YA, BS40 8EG, BS40 8BJ, BS40 9UJ, BS40 9XF … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 2.2 miles
- Cardiff Airport 29 miles
- Nailsea and Backwell Railway Station 4.9 miles
- Parson Street Railway Station 5.2 miles
Hotels near Winford Ad
- Worship Farm Accommodation 3 1.8 miles
- The Queen's Chew Magna 2.7 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport 3 2.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport 4 3.2 miles
- Number 38 Clifton 7.4 miles
- The Hunters Rest Inn 4 6.6 miles
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Bristol 4 6.9 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Bristol City 4 7 miles
- Cameley Lodge - Self Catering 3 6 miles
- Artist Residence Bristol 7.4 miles
Schools in Winford
- Winford C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ashton Gate Stadium 5.4 miles
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 6 miles
- SS Great Britain Museum 6.2 miles
- Mendip Autocross Recreation 6.5 miles
- University of Bristol University 6.9 miles
- Mendip Hills Hill 7 miles
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 7.3 miles
- Cheddar Library Library 7.8 miles
- Kingswood Nature reserve 8.3 miles
- Clevedon Court Estate 8.5 miles
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 9 miles
- College Road Allotments Gardens 10.1 miles